Chief Shankwase Hosts Strategic Meeting With Alia's Media Defenders, Reaffirms Support
The Director-General and Chief Sponsor of the Media Defenders of Governor Hyacinth Alia, Chief Adzer Vera Doom, popularly known as Shankwase Udedoo, has reaffirmed her commitment to supporting the group's activities as it continues to promote and defend the administration of Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormen Alia.
Chief Shankwase gave the assurance on Monday while hosting members of the Media Defenders to a strategic meeting aimed at strengthening the group's resolve to effectively communicate the achievements, policies, and programmes of the Alia administration.
Addressing the members, she commended the group for its unwavering dedication and the significant role it has continued to play in countering misinformation and what she described as unfounded attacks against the state government.
She urged members to remain focused, united, and committed to projecting the administration's developmental strides, stressing the need to place the collective interest of Benue State above personal or sectional interests.
Chief Shankwase also reiterated her readiness, as Director-General and Chief Sponsor of the group, to continue providing the necessary support and encouragement to enable the Media Defenders carry out their responsibilities effectively.
Speaking on behalf of the group, the Coordinator, Hon. Tofi Simon Ternenge, popularly known as the "Capacity Donchief of the Masses," expressed appreciation to Chief Shankwase for her consistent leadership, encouragement, and unwavering support.
He assured her that members of the Media Defenders would remain loyal, dedicated, and steadfast in promoting and defending the policies, programmes, and achievements of Governor Alia's administration in the overall interest of Benue State.
The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment by members to intensify their advocacy efforts in support of the administration and to continue engaging the public with factual information on government activities.
